Author: Sandra Duran Wilson
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1440329540
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 500
Book Description
Indulge your creative curiosity and take your art off the canvas, off the board, and into the brave new world of Alternative Art Surfaces! Mixed-media powerhouse duo Darlene Olivia McElroy and Sandra Duran Wilson, authors of the best-selling books Image Transfer Workshop, Surface Treatment Workshop and Mixed Media Revolution, blaze new creative territory with more than 100 techniques for working on more than 35 unique surfaces in this, their jam-packed fourth book!You'll find something new and exciting on every page: • More than 35 alternative surfaces, including galvanized tin, mica, rawhide, nylon, unsanded grout, slate, spray foam and more • More than 100 techniques for painting, sculpting, creating textures, encasing, carving, printing, transferring and more • More than 125 tips for troubleshooting, preparing your surfaces, finishing and mounting your art, and taking your work to the next level • More than 50 inspiring finished pieces of art showcasing the surfaces and techniques
Mixed-Media Collage
Author: Holly Harrison
Publisher:
ISBN: 1616735007
Category : Artists
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 1616735007
Category : Artists
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
Alternative Art Surfaces
Author: Sandra Duran Wilson
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1440329540
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 500
Book Description
Indulge your creative curiosity and take your art off the canvas, off the board, and into the brave new world of Alternative Art Surfaces! Mixed-media powerhouse duo Darlene Olivia McElroy and Sandra Duran Wilson, authors of the best-selling books Image Transfer Workshop, Surface Treatment Workshop and Mixed Media Revolution, blaze new creative territory with more than 100 techniques for working on more than 35 unique surfaces in this, their jam-packed fourth book!You'll find something new and exciting on every page: • More than 35 alternative surfaces, including galvanized tin, mica, rawhide, nylon, unsanded grout, slate, spray foam and more • More than 100 techniques for painting, sculpting, creating textures, encasing, carving, printing, transferring and more • More than 125 tips for troubleshooting, preparing your surfaces, finishing and mounting your art, and taking your work to the next level • More than 50 inspiring finished pieces of art showcasing the surfaces and techniques
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1440329540
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 500
Book Description
Indulge your creative curiosity and take your art off the canvas, off the board, and into the brave new world of Alternative Art Surfaces! Mixed-media powerhouse duo Darlene Olivia McElroy and Sandra Duran Wilson, authors of the best-selling books Image Transfer Workshop, Surface Treatment Workshop and Mixed Media Revolution, blaze new creative territory with more than 100 techniques for working on more than 35 unique surfaces in this, their jam-packed fourth book!You'll find something new and exciting on every page: • More than 35 alternative surfaces, including galvanized tin, mica, rawhide, nylon, unsanded grout, slate, spray foam and more • More than 100 techniques for painting, sculpting, creating textures, encasing, carving, printing, transferring and more • More than 125 tips for troubleshooting, preparing your surfaces, finishing and mounting your art, and taking your work to the next level • More than 50 inspiring finished pieces of art showcasing the surfaces and techniques
Mixed-Media Dollhouses
Author: Tally Oliveau
Publisher: Quarry Books
ISBN: 161673857X
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 129
Book Description
This book takes the artistic approach of assemblage and collage, and combines it with the long-loved tradition of making doll houses--but these doll houses are anything but traditional! Begun as an artistic challenge between a group of talented friends, these mixed-media doll houses include beautiful castles, undersea fantasy-lands, gothic attics, inspiring tree houses and much more. Authors Tally Oliveau and Julie Molina share a host of interesting alteration techniques while showing readers how to construct beautiful, fantasy doll houses. Readers learn to how to construct or repurpose found boxes into rooms and houses, how to decorate interior surfaces, how to build miniature furnishings, how to make their own paper dolls, and how to embellish their houses using a variety of imaginative materials.
Publisher: Quarry Books
ISBN: 161673857X
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 129
Book Description
This book takes the artistic approach of assemblage and collage, and combines it with the long-loved tradition of making doll houses--but these doll houses are anything but traditional! Begun as an artistic challenge between a group of talented friends, these mixed-media doll houses include beautiful castles, undersea fantasy-lands, gothic attics, inspiring tree houses and much more. Authors Tally Oliveau and Julie Molina share a host of interesting alteration techniques while showing readers how to construct beautiful, fantasy doll houses. Readers learn to how to construct or repurpose found boxes into rooms and houses, how to decorate interior surfaces, how to build miniature furnishings, how to make their own paper dolls, and how to embellish their houses using a variety of imaginative materials.
The Complete Guide To Art Materials and Techniques
Author: Caroline West
Publisher: Chartwell Books
ISBN: 0785834664
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 282
Book Description
Don't be overwhelmed by the dizzying array of art materials on the market, allow us to be your guide to art success with info and techniques.
Publisher: Chartwell Books
ISBN: 0785834664
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 282
Book Description
Don't be overwhelmed by the dizzying array of art materials on the market, allow us to be your guide to art success with info and techniques.
Joy of Zentangle
Author: Marie Browning
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 1607650843
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 434
Book Description
Zentangle is an easy-to-learn method of pattern drawing that reduces stress while promoting creativity. This book will introduce readers to the basic theory of Zentangle and provide instructions for drawing over 100 tangle patterns from such Certified Zentangle Teachers as Suzanne McNeill, Sandy Steen Bartholomew, and Marie Browning. This beautiful book is filled with examples of Zentangle drawings as well as other art projects and compelling stories from those who have improved their well-being through Zentangle.
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 1607650843
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 434
Book Description
Zentangle is an easy-to-learn method of pattern drawing that reduces stress while promoting creativity. This book will introduce readers to the basic theory of Zentangle and provide instructions for drawing over 100 tangle patterns from such Certified Zentangle Teachers as Suzanne McNeill, Sandy Steen Bartholomew, and Marie Browning. This beautiful book is filled with examples of Zentangle drawings as well as other art projects and compelling stories from those who have improved their well-being through Zentangle.
Creative Collage Techniques
Author: Nita Leland
Publisher: North Light Books
ISBN: 9781581800982
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Collage is a fine art combination of paper and shape, color and texture, imagination and vision. This book can help you bring all of these together in one beautiful creation. Here you'll see magnificent collages by leading artists who show you—in step-by-step demonstrations—how to begin, how to design, how to apply collage techniques in exciting ways. Plus you'll get your chance to use those techniques with nearly fifty projects that challenge you to do your most creative work.
Publisher: North Light Books
ISBN: 9781581800982
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Collage is a fine art combination of paper and shape, color and texture, imagination and vision. This book can help you bring all of these together in one beautiful creation. Here you'll see magnificent collages by leading artists who show you—in step-by-step demonstrations—how to begin, how to design, how to apply collage techniques in exciting ways. Plus you'll get your chance to use those techniques with nearly fifty projects that challenge you to do your most creative work.
Journal Spilling
Author: Trout. Diana
Publisher: North Light Books
ISBN: 9781600613197
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
Go ahead—make a mess! There are no lines to stay inside of here. You're free to quiet your inner critic and spill color (as well as your thoughts) all over the page. Author Diana Trout offers a double-dose of encouragement for you to try out new techniques, to ask yourself new questions and to see how safe of a place your private journal can truly be. Whether you've been carrying around an art journal for years, or have been waiting for just the right push, in the pages of Journal Spilling you will learn new ways with mixed media as well as new insights about yourself. Step-by-step instruction will make the process easy and you'll explore such techniques as: Using salt, alcohol and wax paper as resists for watercolor "Spilling" color over your page with the help of watercolor crayons Creating unique lines and shapes with a fun ink-blowing technique Making secret pockets and flaps for storing wishes and private reflections Carving and stamping with hand-carved stamps, making your pages even more personal Getting out of a writing rut with prompts and inspiring exercises and much more Find out just how fulfilling using creative expression in your personal journal can be and let Journal Spilling be the friend to offer you support for each page you create.
Publisher: North Light Books
ISBN: 9781600613197
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
Go ahead—make a mess! There are no lines to stay inside of here. You're free to quiet your inner critic and spill color (as well as your thoughts) all over the page. Author Diana Trout offers a double-dose of encouragement for you to try out new techniques, to ask yourself new questions and to see how safe of a place your private journal can truly be. Whether you've been carrying around an art journal for years, or have been waiting for just the right push, in the pages of Journal Spilling you will learn new ways with mixed media as well as new insights about yourself. Step-by-step instruction will make the process easy and you'll explore such techniques as: Using salt, alcohol and wax paper as resists for watercolor "Spilling" color over your page with the help of watercolor crayons Creating unique lines and shapes with a fun ink-blowing technique Making secret pockets and flaps for storing wishes and private reflections Carving and stamping with hand-carved stamps, making your pages even more personal Getting out of a writing rut with prompts and inspiring exercises and much more Find out just how fulfilling using creative expression in your personal journal can be and let Journal Spilling be the friend to offer you support for each page you create.
The Mixed-Media Artist
Author: Seth Apter
Publisher: North Light Books
ISBN: 9781440329333
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
Mixed media or mystery? There's a secret to understanding the mystery behind the hidden message in a work of mixed-media art. As Seth Apter knows, if you can get to know the artist, you will get to know the art. The Mixed Media Artist unlocks this mystery and provides an intimate look into the hearts, souls and creative processes of over 40 inspiring artists. Surprising self-portraits, innermost self-reflections and practical art-making tutorials are just some of the keys you'll find here to unlocking the door to a greater understanding of how and why art is made. Helpful how-tos: Throughout each section, artists share favorite tools, secret ingredients and step-by-step processes that go beyond the who to provide the how. 44 artists share creative perspectives and intimate thoughts: Provocative questions are answered not only in words, but multiple times as art, spotlighting the forces that make the art and the artists what and who they are. Compelling poll data: Answers collected from thousands of individuals reveal statistical insights on the creative community at large. Additional online content: Links to downloads, tutorials, videos and more are sprinkled throughout the book. Immerse yourself in the creative words and works of The Mixed Media Artist and get to know the artist behind your own art!
Publisher: North Light Books
ISBN: 9781440329333
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
Mixed media or mystery? There's a secret to understanding the mystery behind the hidden message in a work of mixed-media art. As Seth Apter knows, if you can get to know the artist, you will get to know the art. The Mixed Media Artist unlocks this mystery and provides an intimate look into the hearts, souls and creative processes of over 40 inspiring artists. Surprising self-portraits, innermost self-reflections and practical art-making tutorials are just some of the keys you'll find here to unlocking the door to a greater understanding of how and why art is made. Helpful how-tos: Throughout each section, artists share favorite tools, secret ingredients and step-by-step processes that go beyond the who to provide the how. 44 artists share creative perspectives and intimate thoughts: Provocative questions are answered not only in words, but multiple times as art, spotlighting the forces that make the art and the artists what and who they are. Compelling poll data: Answers collected from thousands of individuals reveal statistical insights on the creative community at large. Additional online content: Links to downloads, tutorials, videos and more are sprinkled throughout the book. Immerse yourself in the creative words and works of The Mixed Media Artist and get to know the artist behind your own art!
101 Mixed Media Techniques
Author: Cherril Doty
Publisher: Walter Foster Publishing
ISBN: 163322693X
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 131
Book Description
In 101 Mixed Media Techniques, artists of all backgrounds and skill levels will learn and explore fun, cutting-edge techniques in the popular genre of mixed media art. Mixed media enthusiasts will enjoy learning the essential concepts for creating their own mixed media art—whether they are experienced in its approaches or just starting out. 101 Mixed Media Techniques features a wide variety of traditional and eclectic techniques, including drawing and painting, stamping, stitching, using photos, prepping backgrounds, working with wax, using different kinds of inks, collaging, journaling, and working with encaustics. Multiple ways to use each technique are provided to inspire and nurture creative freedom in every artist. Each technique is presented in a step-by-step format, beginning with an overview of the required tools and materials. The instructions are straightforward and approachable, so artists of all levels can master them with ease. The engaging and accessible format caters to individual learning preferences, allowing artists to focus on a single technique or several at a time. Readers will not only learn a variety of techniques, but will also discover new ideas and inspiration for using the techniques in their own projects. With so many options to choose from, 101 Mixed Media Techniques has something for every artist and is sure to inspire new forms of creativity.
Publisher: Walter Foster Publishing
ISBN: 163322693X
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 131
Book Description
In 101 Mixed Media Techniques, artists of all backgrounds and skill levels will learn and explore fun, cutting-edge techniques in the popular genre of mixed media art. Mixed media enthusiasts will enjoy learning the essential concepts for creating their own mixed media art—whether they are experienced in its approaches or just starting out. 101 Mixed Media Techniques features a wide variety of traditional and eclectic techniques, including drawing and painting, stamping, stitching, using photos, prepping backgrounds, working with wax, using different kinds of inks, collaging, journaling, and working with encaustics. Multiple ways to use each technique are provided to inspire and nurture creative freedom in every artist. Each technique is presented in a step-by-step format, beginning with an overview of the required tools and materials. The instructions are straightforward and approachable, so artists of all levels can master them with ease. The engaging and accessible format caters to individual learning preferences, allowing artists to focus on a single technique or several at a time. Readers will not only learn a variety of techniques, but will also discover new ideas and inspiration for using the techniques in their own projects. With so many options to choose from, 101 Mixed Media Techniques has something for every artist and is sure to inspire new forms of creativity.
Mixed Media Techniques for Art Journaling
Author: Kristy Conlin
Publisher: North Light Books
ISBN: 9781440329135
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
There's Art Journaling Magic Right Inside This Book. And you're going to make it. It's time to take your art journal to the next level and Mixed Media Techniques for Art Journaling: A Workbook of Collage, Transfers and More will help you do that and much more. In this collection are some of the most inspired mixed-media art journaling techniques and projects, and you'll want to do them all. Fortunately for you, there's space right inside this book to do just that. So what kind of amazing ideas might you find? How about image transfers, layered and textured backgrounds, journal necklaces, journal swaps and more? These plus inspiration and encouragement to experiment and adapt them to your style await you. But most importantly, you can get started right now! What are you waiting for? This journal won't fill itself! Inside Mixed Media Techniques for Art Journaling You'll Find: More than 25 step-by-step demonstrations for mixed-media techniques like inkblot drawing, artist trading cards and making your own journals. Tips and prompts for using your journal as a springboard for art outside the journal. Dozens of textured pages for planning, practicing and journaling inside the book. Contributing Artists Include: Traci Bautista, author of Collage Unleashed and Doodles Unleashed. Sheri Gaynor, author of Creative Awakenings. The Journal Fodder Junkies (Eric M. Scott and David R. Modler), authors of Journal Fodder 365 and The Journal Junkies Workshop. Darlene Olivia McElroy and Sandra Duran Wilson, authors of Image Transfer Workshop and Mixed Media Revolutions. The magic of mixed media is inside this book. Now go make it your own.
Publisher: North Light Books
ISBN: 9781440329135
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
There's Art Journaling Magic Right Inside This Book. And you're going to make it. It's time to take your art journal to the next level and Mixed Media Techniques for Art Journaling: A Workbook of Collage, Transfers and More will help you do that and much more. In this collection are some of the most inspired mixed-media art journaling techniques and projects, and you'll want to do them all. Fortunately for you, there's space right inside this book to do just that. So what kind of amazing ideas might you find? How about image transfers, layered and textured backgrounds, journal necklaces, journal swaps and more? These plus inspiration and encouragement to experiment and adapt them to your style await you. But most importantly, you can get started right now! What are you waiting for? This journal won't fill itself! Inside Mixed Media Techniques for Art Journaling You'll Find: More than 25 step-by-step demonstrations for mixed-media techniques like inkblot drawing, artist trading cards and making your own journals. Tips and prompts for using your journal as a springboard for art outside the journal. Dozens of textured pages for planning, practicing and journaling inside the book. Contributing Artists Include: Traci Bautista, author of Collage Unleashed and Doodles Unleashed. Sheri Gaynor, author of Creative Awakenings. The Journal Fodder Junkies (Eric M. Scott and David R. Modler), authors of Journal Fodder 365 and The Journal Junkies Workshop. Darlene Olivia McElroy and Sandra Duran Wilson, authors of Image Transfer Workshop and Mixed Media Revolutions. The magic of mixed media is inside this book. Now go make it your own.